At Hope Hamilton CE Primary School, the wellbeing of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a nurturing, safe and inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued, listened to and supported. We recognise that children learn best when they are happy, healthy and confident, and we work closely with families and outside agencies to ensure they receive the support they need.

We are fortunate to have strong links with the School Nursing Team and can seek advice and guidance to help support pupils' health, wellbeing and development. The School Nursing Team can provide advice on a range of issues, including emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, sleep, toileting, behaviour and medical concerns.

To find out more about how the School Nursing Team can support children and families, please watch the following video: What can the School Nursing Team help with?

School Nurse Helpline: 0300 300 3001
This is a staffed helpline where you can speak directly with a member of the team.

There is also a confidential text messaging service, ChatHealth, available Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Leicester City ChatHealth Text Service: 07520 615381

Below you will find a range of helpful resources for children, parents and carers, covering areas such as mental health, emotional wellbeing, online safety and healthy lifestyles. We hope these resources help families access advice and support whenever it is needed.

• Health for Kids: www.healthforkids.co.uk/
• Health for Kids grown ups’ pages:  www.healthforkids.co.uk/grownups/
• Health for Kids mental health collection: lptnhs.com/ChildrensMentalHealth
• Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHSTs) information on the Health for Kids website
• School nursing information on the Health For Kids website
• Information and support for parents and carers webpage (LPT): https://lptnhs.com/SupportForParents

Information about family life and support

Family life can be rewarding and fulfilling, but there are times when it can be overwhelming and you need some support. In school we can support in the following ways:

• Education Welfare Officer – Zara Kent – can advise and support with attendance issues
• School Nurse – can advise and support with children’s health issues
• Fiona Brooks – Headteacher – can lend a listening ear, advise and support on safeguarding and education issues and signpost support from the Local Authority, charities and other local services.
• Jenny Moore – Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator – advise and support on children’s special educational needs
• Mrs Foster and Mrs Seedat - Office – advice and support on school financial issues.

Please come to the office to arrange an appointment with any of these people.

There is also further support available online or in person:

Citizens’ Advice Bureau – Leicester - 0300 330 1025

FREE helpline for information and appointments
9.00 – 4.30 Monday to Friday